City

Sheffield, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Bureau County  ·  Illinois

👥1,363Population
💰$92,344Median HH Income▲ 21% above avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$147,300Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓42.3%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 48% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.1%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 0.8%Other: 5.5%Race
White92.1%
Hispanic1.5%
Black0.8%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty6.6% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads42.3% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 48% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.2%)
HS Graduate244 (26.8%)
Some College139 (15.2%)
Associates141 (15.5%)
Bachelors127 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree259 (28.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 26.8%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 13.9%Graduate: 28.4%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad26.8%
Some College15.2%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors13.9%
Graduate28.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.8%Renter: 17.2%Tenure
Owner82.8%
Renter17.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$92,344 ▲ 21% above avg
Median Home Value$147,300 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$896/mo
Total Housing Units703
Vacant Units163

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
69%
About Sheffield, IL

Sheffield is a city in Illinois, located in Bureau County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,363 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.3 years.

Economically, Sheffield is a middle-income community. The median household income of $92,344 is above the national average. Approximately 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Sheffield is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $147,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $896 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sheffield is well-educated. 42.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.08%).

Sheffield, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Sheffield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61361 1,363 $92,344 $147,300 $896 2.5% 42.3% 82.8%